Zhuhai Imperial Hot Spring is located at No. 333 North Doumen Avenue, Doumen Town, Doumen District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province. It is a National 4A-level Tourist Attraction with an approved area of 27,000 square meters. Officially opened on February 28, 1998, it is one of the early Japanese-style open-air hot spring resorts in China and a benchmark project for China’s hot spring tourism industry. Nestled at the western foot of Huangyang Mountain, the resort is built around natural hot spring resources. The spring water emerges at approximately 70 degrees Celsius, classified as high-temperature chloride metasilicate mineral water. It contains metasilicic acid, lithium, bromine and many other minerals beneficial to human health. The hot spring water is not reheated or recycled, and pools are cleaned and refilled every 4 hours. The architecture blends Tang Dynasty style with Japanese hot spring design. Wooden gates, log cabins, small bridges over flowing water, rockeries and waterfalls create a relaxing holiday atmosphere. The resort includes accommodation zones: Yingzhuang, Yunlai Inn, Changsheng Manor and Imperial Spring Mansion, offering a total of 500 guest rooms. Supporting facilities cover hot spring halls, catering outlets, wellness centres and temple fair blocks, forming a hot spring resort integrating hot spring bathing, gourmet dining, accommodation and folk activities.
History and Culture
The name Imperial Hot Spring originates from folk legends passed down around Huangyang Mountain in Doumen. According to legend, towards the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, an Emperor of the Song passed Huangyang Mountain and discovered a hot spring. After bathing and feeling refreshed, he ordered a three-year tax exemption for the local area. Local residents later named this spring Imperial Hot Spring, which became the core cultural origin of the attraction.
In the development of China’s modern hot spring industry, Imperial Hot Spring was an early pioneer of standardized operation in the domestic hot spring sector. It pioneered the business model of open-air hot spring resorts and promoted the development of hot spring holiday formats across China. The resort created the Xiaotang Town Temple Fair culture, combining traditional folk customs, intangible cultural heritage displays and street markets. It hosts intangible cultural heritage experiences including sugar painting, paper-cutting and pottery. Xiaotang Town is also an Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Base of Zhuhai, regularly staging shadow puppetry, puppet shows, pitch-pot games and other folk activities, merging traditional temple fair culture with hot spring holiday scenarios.
Main Attractions
Open-air Hot Spring Area
The open-air hot spring area is the core zone of the resort, featuring more than 40 hot spring pools with different functions. Highlights include Huaxing Pool, Liufu Pool, Wine Pool, Timber Pool, Flower Pool, Fruit Pool and Geothermal Belt. Huaxing Pool is shaped like the map of China and serves as the landmark pool of the hot spring zone. Liufu Pool changes its herbal ingredients regularly for different health benefits at different times. The Geothermal Belt is a slate hot spring heated by geothermal water, ideal for resting and lying down. The hot spring area is equipped with saunas, steam baths and massage lounges. Free drinking water, fruits and snacks are provided, and towels and slippers are available in changing rooms.
Xiaotang Town
Xiaotang Town is a distinctive antique block within the resort, built mainly in Han and Tang architectural styles. Lanterns line the streets, creating a wonderful night atmosphere. The block features food stalls, teahouses, handicraft booths and prayer temples, including the Moon God Temple, Thousand-Year Platform, Golden House and Changsheng Railway Station. It is the venue for the Grand Temple Fair. Visitors can enjoy pitch-pot, archery and ring toss games. Shadow puppetry, puppet shows and the traditional Pork Sharing Ceremony are held regularly. It is the core spot for folk experience and night tours.
Yunlai Inn
Yunlai Inn is a special accommodation cluster with a courtyard layout. It follows Tang-style log cabin architecture and offers the unique “Grid Room” concept. Room types include shared grid rooms and elegant rooms, suitable for family and group stays. The inn has elegant corridors and courtyards and connects directly to Xiaotang Town, allowing guests easy access to the hot spring zone and temple fair block. It provides private rest spaces and shared lounge areas.
Yingzhuang
Yingzhuang is one of the earliest accommodation zones in the resort. It features simple log cabins and winding corridors, adjacent to the main hot spring area for convenient bathing. It houses a Chinese restaurant and multi-function meeting halls. The 404-square-meter Mantang Hall is suitable for banquets and corporate team-building meetings, catering to both holiday and business needs.
Tour Routes
Daytime Leisure Route: Resort Entrance → Sightseeing in Xiaotang Town → Courtyard of Yunlai Inn → Open-air Hot Spring Area for Bathing and Rest → Rest on Geothermal Slate → Dining Area
Night Temple Fair Route: Resort Entrance → Lantern Street in Xiaotang Town → Prayer at Moon God Temple → Grand Temple Fair for Food and Folk Performances → Night Hot Spring Bathing in Open-air Hot Spring Area → Rest Lounge
Tour Tips
- A two-day-one-night itinerary is recommended. It allows ample time to enjoy hot springs, the Grand Temple Fair and block sightseeing without rushing.
- Nighttime is preferred for hot spring bathing, with fewer crowds and stunning night views of Xiaotang Town.
- The Grand Temple Fair opens at 18:00. Arrive off-peak to avoid long queues at opening hours.
- Guests may wear bathrobes in public resort areas and the temple fair block for convenient repeated trips to hot springs.
- Weekends and public holidays see heavy visitor flow. Book hot spring tickets, accommodation and temple fair packages online in advance.
- Set aside time for intangible cultural heritage handcrafts and traditional games in Xiaotang Town, great for families and groups.
- October to April is the best season for hot spring bathing with mild temperatures.
Precautions
- Each hot spring bath is recommended to last 15 to 20 minutes. Exit for rest and drink warm water regularly. Do not bathe on an empty stomach or right after a full meal.
- Visitors with hypertension, heart disease, pregnant women and people under the influence of alcohol are not suitable for hot spring bathing. The elderly and children must be accompanied at all times.
- Floors inside the hot spring zone are slippery. Walk carefully and prepare a waterproof phone pouch.
- Outside food is not permitted inside the Grand Temple Fair. The hot spring zone also has item control rules.
- Hot spring tickets are valid for one entry only. Re-entry requires a new ticket.
- Children must be supervised. Do not let them enter deep water alone. Pay attention to water level signs in the hot spring pool area.
- Minerals in hot spring water may stain light-coloured swimsuits after long soaking. Light cotton swimsuits are not recommended.
- There is a wide variety of food at the temple fair. Avoid overeating to prevent stomach discomfort.
Transportation
- Self-driving: Navigate to Zhuhai Imperial Hot Spring Resort. Travel along Zhuhai Avenue and Huangyang Avenue from downtown Zhuhai. Parking is available on site.
- Public Bus: Take Express K5 from downtown Zhuhai to Jing’an Station, transfer to Bus 402 or 609 and alight at Imperial Hot Spring Stop.
- Online Car / Taxi: Direct rides are available from Gongbei Port, Zhuhai Railway Station and Jinwan Airport. The ride from Gongbei Port takes about one hour; the ride from Jinwan Airport takes 40 to 50 minutes.
- Resort Shuttle Bus: Hotel guests may book the shuttle service in advance by calling the resort. Services are limited and reservations must be confirmed one day ahead.
Opening Hours
The open-air hot spring area is open 24 hours a day for round-the-clock bathing. Xiaotang Town block stays open all day. The Grand Temple Fair runs from 18:00 to 22:00 daily. Check-in service for accommodation is available nonstop. Opening hours of restaurants and handicraft stalls inside the resort vary, subject to on-site notices.
Tickets
Hot spring tickets are sold separately starting from 198 RMB per person. You may search for the official WeChat service account “珠海御温泉” for the latest updates.
Online Booking
Click here to jump to the Trip.com ticketing platform for ticket purchase.